Some shady things have been going on behind the scenes on Love Island USA, a new lawsuit alleges. Two former crew members on the Peacock reality series recently sued ITV and NBCUniversal. They claim California labor laws were violated and contestants were mistreated on the show. According to Jasmine Crestwell and Alex Rinks, who filed the suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on July 19, season 4 contestant Sereniti Springs was particularly singled out as one of the only women of color on the show.
‘Love Island USA’ Season 4 cast member Sereniti Springs blocked from making connections with other cast members, lawsuit claims
In their lawsuit, Crestwell and Rinks claim that Sereniti, who is Black, was set up to fail on Love Island USA’s fourth season. In court documents obtained by People, they claim that producers interfered with “her ability to forge connections with male cast members, thus sabotaging her chances on the show.
‘Love Island USA’ Season 4 cast member Sereniti Springs blocked from making connections with other cast members, lawsuit claims
In their lawsuit, Crestwell and Rinks claim that Sereniti, who is Black, was set up to fail on Love Island USA’s fourth season. In court documents obtained by People, they claim that producers interfered with “her ability to forge connections with male cast members, thus sabotaging her chances on the show.
- 7/23/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A new lawsuit enters the villa. Former Love Island USA staffers Jasmine Crestwell and Alex Rinks are suing ITV and NBCUniversal, claiming mistreatment of contestants on the Peacock dating show and violations of California labor laws. In their lawsuit, obtained by People on the heels of Season 5’s premiere, Crestwell and Rinks claim that producers with a history of “racism and abusive practices” were hired to boost the show’s ratings. And the suit alleges that executive producers “pressured female Islanders to engage in sexual relationships without regard for their personal preferences or genuine consent,” that they “were flippant with the concept of sexual consent,” and that they “openly commented on video feeds of female Islanders showering and having sex, creating a deeply uncomfortable work environment for women on set.” Casey Durkin/Peacock The suit also calls out producers’ treatment of Season 4 contestant Sereniti Springs, “one of the few women of color on the show,...
- 7/22/2023
- TV Insider
Two former “Love Island USA” crew members have filed a lawsuit against show producers ITV and NBCUniversal, alleging violations of California’s employment laws and mistreatment of contestants.
The complaint, filed Wednesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, relies on the testimony of plaintiffs Jasmine Crestwell and Alex Rinks, both of whom worked as Villa producers during the fourth installment of the reality dating show — the first season after the show had moved from CBS to NBCUniversal-owned streaming service Peacock. The lawsuit alleges that, in an effort to bolster ratings, “Love Island USA” recruited producers behind the hit U.K. version of the series, whose allegedly “racist and abusive practices” negatively impacted the mental health of show contestants.
Per court documents obtained by TheWrap, Rinks was concerned by the “unsafe and unsanitary conditions” of the production and alleged that producers denied contestants sleep, food, water and sanitary bathrooms. Moreover,...
The complaint, filed Wednesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, relies on the testimony of plaintiffs Jasmine Crestwell and Alex Rinks, both of whom worked as Villa producers during the fourth installment of the reality dating show — the first season after the show had moved from CBS to NBCUniversal-owned streaming service Peacock. The lawsuit alleges that, in an effort to bolster ratings, “Love Island USA” recruited producers behind the hit U.K. version of the series, whose allegedly “racist and abusive practices” negatively impacted the mental health of show contestants.
Per court documents obtained by TheWrap, Rinks was concerned by the “unsafe and unsanitary conditions” of the production and alleged that producers denied contestants sleep, food, water and sanitary bathrooms. Moreover,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
All eyes are on Meghan Markle after the news of her royal engagement to Prince Harry. Her white wrap coat from Line the Label, a Toronto-based designer, sold out within minutes of her official debut at Kensington Palace, crashing the designer’s website and leaving the world in a frenzy over the actress’s elegant and princess-worthy look. Even stylish celebrities are following suit; Beyoncé posted a photo of herself rocking a gorgeous white wrap coat on Instagram and Jennifer Lopez was just seen out on a date with beau Alex Rodriguez in a tailored white topper. Seeing all of...
- 12/5/2017
- by Kami Phillips
- PEOPLE.com
Hollywood’s sound pros nominated Birdman and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for three awards apiece as the Motion Picture Sound Editors unveiled nods for its 62nd Mpse Golden Reel Awards, honoring the best feature film, television, animation and computer entertainment work of the year.
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
- 1/14/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Move over, Hollywood, the much chillier Vancouver, Canada, has become a hot shooting spot, thanks to its tax breaks and unique ability to stand in for everything from sleepy Maine towns to superhero metropolises (even if its outdoor locales prove tricky in keeping secrets from fans). I suited up for a whopping eight set visits in four days to find out what makes Vancouver and the actors who call it their (temporary) home so special. (Feel free to play a drinking game with the words "rain" and "cold." I dare you.) The homeless 100 Much like the Mountain Men were doing...
- 11/13/2014
- by Natalie Abrams
- EW - Inside TV
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